Data Analytics Engineer III

Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More . By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring a qualified Data Analytics Engineer III to support our Defense Intelligence client in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will bring experience in multiple database, analytics, and cloud technologies. Relevant experience for this role includes data engineering, data pipeline development, advanced data analytics, and debugging technical issues.

We are looking for a flexible data analytics engineer with experience developing ETL pipelines optimized for performance and cost. A successful Data Analytics Engineer will also have an understanding of statistical analysis and Machine Learning. We prefer candidates unafraid to tackle new technologies and stretch their competencies to areas of development they may not have encountered before.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate & contribute to the architecture, design, development, and maintenance of large-scale data & analytics platforms, system integrations, data pipelines, data models & API integrations.
• Deliver high-quality data assets to be used by the management team and customers to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Ensure that data are optimally standardized and analysis-ready.
• Continuously improve data solutions to increase quality, speed of delivery, and trust in the data engineering team's deliverables to enable business outcomes.
• Reduce the total cost of ownership of solutions by developing shared components and implementing best practices and coding standards.

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Salary Range: $160,000-170,000. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of professional experience in data analytics, data engineering, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data lake and data warehousing architectures in a cloud-based environment.
• Expertise in implementing cloud storage, database, and analytics services like Amazon S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Redshift, RDS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and SageMaker
• Proficiency in designing and building flexible and scalable ETL processes and data pipelines using AWS services and SQL.
• Ability to design custom ETL processes for multiple data feeds in multiple formats to include file drop, REST feeds, messaging feeds, and direct database ingest.
• Proficiency in data pipeline automation and workflow management tools like Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and GraphQL for data querying and manipulation
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and scripting

• Knowledge of data quality management and data governance principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to data management challenges.
• Experience with Tableau or similar capability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with business and technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with advanced SQL techniques for performance optimization and data analysis.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures in AWS.
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments and using related tools for collaboration and version control.
• Extensive knowledge of software and data engineering best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience establishing, implementing, and documenting best practices, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC)

Clearance:

• Must have Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and willing/able to pass CI polygraph.

Certifications:

• DoD IAT level II or higher certification, such as CompTIA Security+
• Certifications that demonstrate competence in analytics tools, data processing, and business intelligence
• Cloud Platform Certifications (AWS, Azure)

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email .

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